“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1.9 Psalm 103:10, 12 (NLT) says, “[God] does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve . . . He has removed our…
It's Memorial Day here in the USA, a holiday of tradition and celebration. We're spending a portion of the day in front of the TV, watching the Indy 500 race. It's been our tradition for forty plus years. Today, however, I want to take a moment to publicly thank and praise our Abba Father, our…
It is written . . . Exodus 15:26 For those who are sick, here are some words on which to meditate, and from which you can receive life and health. ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ (Mt. 4:4)His words are life to those…
No matter where you stand on the subject of God's willingness and power to heal, at one time or another, every Christian has questions, either for themselves or for a loved one who is unwell. I've had them myself. The answer to these questions can always be found in God's Word. Here are some scriptures…
Grace and peace on you today Dear Hearts Right now I am so very grateful for the healing ministry of Jesus. The past 48 hours have proven, once again, that Psalm 107.20 is true...beyond a shadow of a doubt. "He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction." Tuesday, about…
We've had an "interesting" couple of days here at the Cottage. This morning Mr. L sent an email to the members of our Home Group (family) that speaks for itself: Good day, NEW FIRE family. In our time in the Word today, I had this thought in my mind. Do you remember back quite a…
God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you're ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, 'He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon. His right-living, right-giving ways never run out, never wear…
For the word of God is living, and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:11-12 Yesterday afternoon we got a call from another one of my "god-daughters" asking us to pray for a…
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